For hiking, New Caledonia's trails and paths can't be beaten. But for the more adventurous, great hiking routes, especially the Grande Randonnée or GR, offer both breathtaking landscapes as well as walking conditions that suit athletic individuals. Get your backpack ready, the GR is waiting for you to cross the Mainland from north to south.

Beaches in Nouméa

Nouméa is a city geared towards the lagoon, the Caledonian capital being one of the most liveable cities. Indulge yourself with a day at the beach, between Anse Vata and the Baie des Citrons (Lemon Bay). On the seafront, you can enjoy all water sports in one day.

Nouméa, the capital city of New Caledonia is on the ocean. Several bays extend along the city, providing magnificent beaches and points of view. Besides its natural features, Nouméa also has very attractive cultural offerings for tourists who choose to visit there.

From Ouvéa to the Isle of Pines, passing through Lifou, Tiga and Maré, the five islands bordering the Mainland, Grande Terre to the East are yet more gems to discover. From the blue hole of Hanawa at Ouvéa to the Warrior’s Leap at Wakone on Maré, via the Jokin Cliffs at Lifou or the Oro Bay on the Isle of Pines, let yourself be amazed!

The West Coast of the mainland (Grande Terre) shows off a great variety of scenery from its northern tip down to the area surrounding Nouméa. Characterised by both large spaces favouring cattle farming and a lagoon of stunning beauty, the West Coast is also host to a rich cultural heritage.

The central mountain range of the Mainland (Grande Terre) is a natural boundary, overlooking the very different faces of the East and West Coasts. Exposed to strong winds and therefore more humid, the eastern coast offers scenery with sumptuous flora. With a population of largely Melanesian origin, the East Coast has also retained a particularly charming flavour of authenticity.

The Great South, comprising the Mont-Dore and Yaté municipalities, is the most symbolic region for New Caledonia’s three main colours: blue, green and red. From the rainforest to the mining lands there are a thousand shades of green, while the ocean offers a dazzling palette of blues. But if one colour dominates the Great South, it is the specific red of its ground.

Visit Noumea city with its bayes, beaches and lookout, aboard TchouTchou train. Departure from Palm Beach Gallery located at Anse Vata beach. Available on Monday at 10am, Wednesday and Saturday at 3 pm.

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"Fab!" 11/01/2019
Went on the “Sunset” tour on the Tchou Tchou and loved it! 2,200CFP and prebook your tickets as they sell out fast. We couldn’t get on until our last day but going on the first day of your … Read full review

"A lovely way to see Noumea" 09/01/2019
I had advice from friends that when in Noumea to do the Tchou Tchou train as it was a great way to see the town and it was! Our guide was bubbly and informative, she pointed out all the high… Read full review